Pseudochromis pesi Lubbock, 1975
Pale dottyback
Pseudochromis pesi
photo by Khalaf, M.A.

 Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 10 - 45 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea (Ref. 11228).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs around small isolated rocks or corals on sandy bottoms. Found singly or in pairs (Ref. 9710).
 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (D2) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 19.01.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13

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